National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Learning About Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy for Electricity Providers

You'll find many renewable energy technologies commercially available for electricity production. They include:

• Biopower
• Concentrating solar power
• Geothermal electricity production
• Photovoltaics
• Wind energy

Some utilities also help install and/or encourage their customers to use solar hot water systems.

Energy Efficiency

The following U.S. Department of Energy programs can help you and your customers become more energy efficient.

ENERGY STAR Utility Distribution Transformers
Operate at efficiency levels exceeding 98%.